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Habersham County commissioners approve amended animal control agreements with five municipalities

The county board's vote updates how Habersham County enforces animal control rules for residents of Alto, Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest and Mount Airy.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked November 14, 2026
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The Habersham County Board of Commissioners' September 21 agenda included amendments to intergovernmental agreements covering the county's provision of animal control services to the Town of Alto and the cities of Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest and Mount Airy.

SourcesMeeting5221_0 Agenda for 09.21.26 BOC Meeting.pdf

At that meeting, commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0, on a motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, to approve the first amendments to the intergovernmental agreements for the administration and enforcement of animal control provisions with the five municipalities.

SourcesMinutes for 09.21.26 BOC Meeting

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Amendments to Intergovernmental Agreements for animal control services with Alto, Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest and Mount Airy

Motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, and voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the first amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreements for the administration and enforcement of animal control provisions with the Town of Alto and the cities of Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest, and Mount Airy.

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MinutesMinutes for 09.21.26 BOC MeetingMotion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, and voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the first amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreements for the administration and enforcement
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Amendments to intergovernmental agreements for Habersham County's provision of animal control services to Alto, Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest and Mount Airy

Amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreements For Habersham County’s Provision of Animal Control Services to the Municipalities of Alto, Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest and Mount Airy

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AgendaMeeting5221_0 Agenda for 09.21.26 BOC Meeting.pdfAmendments to the Intergovernmental Agreements For Habersham County’s Provision of Animal Control Services to the Municipalities of Alto, Baldwin, Cornelia, Demorest and Mount Airy

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